ATV laws tighten in New Bedford following Halloween incident

ABC6 News

By News Staff

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New Bedford is cracking down on illegal ATV use, just weeks after a police officer was run down by one.

Under the new ordinance, police will be able to impose fines of up to $300 and confiscate the recreational vehicles for dangerous use in city neighborhoods.

The regulation comes after that incident on Halloween where an officer was run down. Nearly a dozen reckless bikers are now facing charges.

The new ordinance would go into effect in the new year.

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